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Mastering
the Basics
CHARGE
The Compact Power Adapter CA-560 included with the camcorder can be used
along with the CR-560 Kit for 3 different ways to power the camcorder or charge
battery packs:
1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery.
2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery.
3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household AC outlet.
The Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 includes the following:
1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from yourcar
battery.
1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable→car’s cigarette
lighter
Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit (optional)
• Fast charging for the high-capacity BP-522 and BP-535 (both optional). Fifteen
minutes of charging gives 60 minutes of recording (using the viewfinder).
Time required for full charge
from car battery or household outlet
BP-512 1 hr. 20 min.
BP-511 (optional) 1 hr. 20 min.
BP-522 (optional) 1 hr. 40 min.
BP-535 (optional) 2 hr. 30 min.
Charge Adapter Car Battery Cable DC Cable
To car’s
cigarette lighter